Ireland is an ocean nation. Our past, present and future are tied to the sea. But as the ocean changes - warming, acidifying, and facing growing pressures from industry and pollution - so too must our understanding of it.

Wuthering Heights: The enduring appeal of Emily Bronte's novel, and why Heathcliff may have been Irish Dr Mary O’Connell says it’s more than a love story but a fierce exploration of trauma, cruelty and revenge — and that’s what gives it its lasting power.

Cortisol is everywhere online right now, but how much of the conversation is actually true? Prof. Samantha Dockray joins @mcculld.bsky.social to separate fact from fiction about stress and cortisol.

A fearless rocket engineer, groundbreaking artist and communist ‘traitor’ Dr @stephenroddy.bsky.social shares the life and legacy of Frank Malina in a new series dedicated to unsung heroes of science on @theconversation.com.

Cork University Business School joins top 1% of global business schools EQUIS accreditation recognises academic excellence alongside engagement with industry, internationalisation and research quality.

What's behind the 'feral and unhinged' reaction to Heated Rivalry? The lack of mainstream interest in popular romance explains why many were clearly surprised its success, Dr Clíona Ó Gallchoir @clionaog.bsky.social writes.

Uncovering ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years Dr Griffin Murray, UCC Archaeology, spoke to @clodaghfinn.bsky.social about the significance of remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Renowned chef, author & archaeologist Dr Bill Schindler is partnering with UCC to deliver a new 10 week online pilot course, Food Heritage in Action. Explore how traditional & indigenous foodways can inform sustainable and ethical food enterprise in contemporary contexts: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/food-...

In 2024, governments across world fell as far-right parties surged. Why did Ireland buck the trend? Prof. @theresareidy.bsky.social, co-editor of 'How Ireland Voted 2024', discusses the new publication in conversation with @mcculld.bsky.social Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Venezuela, Greenland...could Ireland be next? What we are witnessing today is very similar to what European nations were doing for centuries before the 19th century, Professor Vittorio Buffachi @vittorio66.bsky.social writes.

Exploring the legacy, culture and future of radio in Ireland Join leading voices in Irish radio at a landmark conference at UCC next week. Final tickets now available. @cnam-ie.bsky.social @rte.ie

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how digital banking technology is not improving the financial well-being of households in Ireland. Analysis by Marie Ryan @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The invisible carbon in Ireland’s waters It’s no longer enough to ask how much carbon we emit into the air. We must also ask how much we are losing into our waters, silently and invisibly, Dr Michelle McKeown writes.

Most Read: How 'Old Comrades' became the song of the season for Dingle GAA Dr Aoife Granville @aoifeg.bsky.social, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

Reducing harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images UCC researchers have launched the world's first educational tool which aims to curb the watching, sharing, and creation of AI-generated explicit imagery.

World-first tool reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images A new online educational tool aims to curb the watching, sharing, and creation of AI-generated explicit imagery. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

My analysis in @irishexaminer.bsky.social on patience, from Heraticlus to Montaigne to Hegel, all in less than 1000 words because no one has the patience to read anything longer these days. Patience is good for democracy, just as tyranny feeds off impatience. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Bringing back patience would be a good thing for democracy Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social explores the devastating impact of impatience on our lives and on our planet.

UCC welcomes today’s announcement that the Government has approved the expansion of the Tyndall National Institute, a major research flagship. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026? The current wave of price cuts should be viewed as a marketing move rather than the start of widespread reductions by all supermarkets, Dr Oliver Browne writes.

The Irish Revolution: How the diaspora helped make independence an international affair Daniel Mulhall reviews Professor Dermot Keogh's final book, co-edited with Dr Mervyn O’Driscoll and Owen McGee. @corkup.bsky.social

I write in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social about the laws that are broken when online AI platforms facilitate the production of child sex abuse material. No new laws are needed. Companies (and their executives) are accountable as well as users. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems, Prof. Olive Byrne writes.

Nollaig na mBan faoi mhaise dhaoibh. Happy Little Christmas.⁣ ⁣ Dr @aoifeg.bsky.social explores the significance of #NollaignamBan celebrations and modern-day traditions.

100 years of Irish public broadcasting "A national broadcaster does not merely reflect a country; it helps shape the stories a country tells about itself, and which voices are heard as part of that story," Dr Finola Doyle O'Neill writes. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

The cóta mór and its strange power to convey something of Irish culture Prof. @claireconnolly.bsky.social explores Irish romantic literature and coats as a way of thinking about these extraordinary decades of literary invention.

New documentary on Daniel O’Connell to air on RTÉ this Christmas season 'Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator' explores how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

HEA publishes national policy framework on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning The framework was led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, UCC School of English and Digital Humanities.

#12DaysofIrishResearch: A Brush with Climate, led by Dr Maria Kirrane (@ucc.ie), empowers hairdressers to spark conversations on sustainability and climate action. One of 40 projects funded under the Research Ireland Discover Programme. Read more: https://pulse.ly/xeyxg9c5ua

New study reveals that AI cannot fully write like a human Led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, the world-first study shows that AI-generated writing continues to display distinct stylistic patterns.

Why did Budweiser use Daniel O'Connell in newspaper ads? A new documentary tells the story of the global influence of O'Connell, 'the greatest leader the world has ever seen'. By Jay Roszman @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

When Irish turkeys were posted to Britain for Christmas Dr Siobhan Browne, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, shares how families sent thousands of turkeys to their loved ones in Britain by mail ship and ‘turkey lift’.

'Dermot Keogh leaves behind a legacy that shapes how we understand ourselves as a nation' An Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers the inaugural Dermot Keogh Memorial Lecture and launches the respected historian’s final publication. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Rural communities taking action to stop population loss Professor Mary O'Shaughnessy outlines some of the unique challenges rural areas face.

Pantomimes take centre stage in theatres across country Dr Aoife Granville, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, explores the roots and enduring appeal of these over-the-top traditions. @news.rte.ie

Major EU project to investigate the rise of commercial cattle farming Dr Eugene Costello has been awarded a highly competitive €2m @erc.europa.eu Consolidator Grant to uncover the pre-industrial roots of commercial cattle farming. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Beneath a West Cork lake lies an archive of Ireland’s past. Robin Lewando’s project at @ucc.ie is recovering and examining sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA). Read Michelle McKeown's article on @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41750268.html

University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education. Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Landmark portraits of Munster women unveiled as part of Accenture's Women on Walls at University College Cork Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

UCC hosts the inaugural Chris Williams Memorial Colloquium on Ireland and Wales Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/ne...

It was the honour of my academic career to co-nominate and co-deliver (with the amazing Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh) the citation for Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's Honorary Doctorate from @ucc.ie. ❤️ aosdana.artscouncil.ie/general/aosd...

An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Mapping Climate Change at Cork's newest art venue Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Be sure to tune in to RTÉ 1 this evening at 8:30pm for Episode 1 of 'Ten Things to Know About'. The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project. 10thingstoknowabout.ie/episode-1-ch...

Think you’re paying too much for electricity? There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final. As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray. #CCFC84

Honouring Dr Cónal Creedon, an extraordinary storyteller who has reshaped how we think about Cork life and legends UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.

"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times. "We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action." www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

As we celebrate Halloween, or Samhain, @drjennybutler.bsky.social, Ireland’s leading authority on the academic study of contemporary Paganism, shares the Irish traditions and background of the festival. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/samhain/ @ucc.ie #Samhain #Halloween